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The Starlet

Ke$ha $potted at Brandy Ho'$

Let’s file this tweet on Sunday from davitydave in the random (and unconfirmed) sighting file: “Note to stalkers: Ke$ha is currently eating Chinese food at Brandy Ho’s in the Castro.” Maybe she was attracted to the name of the restaurant. (Oooh, snap!)…
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The Starlet

Ke$ha

Ke$ha $potted at Brandy Ho'$ September 27, 2011 Let’s file this tweet on Sunday from davitydave in the random (and unconfirmed) sighting file: “Note to stalkers: Ke$ha is currently eating Chinese food at Brandy Ho’s in the Castro.” Maybe she was attracted to the name…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Random Bits and News Bites
The Chatterbox

Random Bits and News Bites

A friend forwarded me the Glen Park Association newsletter, and now the blog  mentions the partners of both Tataki locations (Ken Lui, Kenny Zhu, and Raymond Ho) are taking over the Sel et Vin wine bar space, which I mentioned had closed. They will be opening a Japanese sushi bar…
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The Starlet

Brian Boitano

Is There a Tano Triple Lutz on the Menu? September 27, 2011 A tipster spotted Brian Boitano at Dr. Teeth and Electric Mayhem in the Mission on a Saturday night. Swapping the Tano Triple Lutz for a Pinot January 11, 2011 According to a tweet from Acquerello, Brian Boitano was…
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The Starlet

Carl Lewis

Carl Lewis Eats His Spinach September 27, 2011 Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis recently had lunch at the The Plant Cafe Organic Embarcadero, ordering the wasabi burger, a spinach salad, and strawberry margarita smoothie.…
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The Chatterbox

Castagna Opening Next Month on Chestnut Street

Before leaving for Turkey, I noted a restaurant called CASTAGNA (site under construction) was moving into the short-lived Crave City in the Marina from Jerome and Stephane Meloni, previously of Cassis. A press release now reveals more details: Castagna will be a casual eatery, serving French and Italian dishes,…
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